English Language & Literature – A-Level AQA Spec B
Course entry requirements
Grade 6 in English Language or Literature at GCSE
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
The qualification develops students’ ability to apply and integrate linguistic and literary approaches to a wide range of spoken and written texts. The texts are from different periods and include prose, poetry, drama and nonliterary texts. All learners will undertake an independent study. They will be able to pursue a particular interest and develop their expertise through an analytical comparative essay on one non-fiction set text (selected from a list of twelve) and a second text of their own choosing. They will also have the opportunity to produce a piece or original non-fiction writing in a particular genre.
COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
| Content overview | Assessment overview | |
| Component One: exploring non-fiction and spoken texts. Exploring spoken and written texts from an anthology of non-fiction texts from different time. | 32 marks One hour Closed text written paper | 16% |
| Component Two: The language of poetry and plays. Exploring poetic and dramatic techniques through one play and 15 poems including an integrated study of linguistic and literary approaches. | 64 marks Two hours Closed text written paper | 32% |
| Component Three: Reading as a Writer, Writing as a Reader. Learners explore the nature of narrative in a novel and then apply the skills in their own piece of original writing. | 64 marks Two hours Open text written paper | 32% |
| Component Four: Independent Study: Analysing and producing texts. | 40 marks Non-exam assessment | 20% |
WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
- Journalism and media careers
- Teaching careers
- Marketing, advertising and PR careers
- Publishing careers
- Civil service careers
- Legal careers
I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
Visiting the OCR website to read the course specification. Visit the following websites for useful information englishbiz.co.uk, revision-notes.co.uk and universalteacher.org.uk.